used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While Guillaume, with the two adversaries, was seeking a suitable spot between the road and the boulders, Adamas and Aristandre were engaged in an animated whispered colloquy.
Adamas
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From this reading While Guillaume, with the two adversaries, was seeking a suitable spot between the road and the boulders, Adamas and Aristandre were engaged in an animated whispered colloquy.
adversariesnounUS /ˈædvərseriz/
plural of “adversary” — someone who offers opposition
From this reading While Guillaume, with the two adversaries, was seeking a suitable spot between the road and the boulders, Adamas and Aristandre were engaged in an animated whispered colloquy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading While Guillaume, with the two adversaries, was seeking a suitable spot between the road and the boulders, Adamas and Aristandre were engaged in an animated whispered colloquy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While Guillaume, with the two adversaries, was seeking a suitable spot between the road and the boulders, Adamas and Aristandre were engaged in an animated whispered colloquy.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading While Guillaume, with the two adversaries, was seeking a suitable spot between the road and the boulders, Adamas and Aristandre were engaged in an animated whispered colloquy.
Aristandre
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From this reading While Guillaume, with the two adversaries, was seeking a suitable spot between the road and the boulders, Adamas and Aristandre were engaged in an animated whispered colloquy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was drunk, as it were, in his confidence in the marquis's strength and skill.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Why do you tremble like a child?" he asked the coachman.
behaviornounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading Aristandre was desperate, Adamas was in a state of feverish excitement; but the idea that his master might fall a victim to his own generous behavior never entered his head.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading While Guillaume, with the two adversaries, was seeking a suitable spot between the road and the boulders, Adamas and Aristandre were engaged in an animated whispered colloquy.
bouldersnounUS /ˈboʊldərz/
plural of “boulder” — a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin
From this reading While Guillaume, with the two adversaries, was seeking a suitable spot between the road and the boulders, Adamas and Aristandre were engaged in an animated whispered colloquy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Aristandre was desperate, Adamas was in a state of feverish excitement; but the idea that his master might fall a victim to his own generous behavior never entered his head.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading "Don't you know that monsieur is capable of eating up thirty-six fellows like this coxcomb of a Spaniard?
a young person of either sex
From this reading "Why do you tremble like a child?" he asked the coachman.
coachmannounUS /ˈkoʊtʃmən/
a man who drives a coach (or carriage)
From this reading "Why do you tremble like a child?" he asked the coachman.
colloquynounUS /ˈkɑːləkwi/
a conversation especially a formal one
From this reading While Guillaume, with the two adversaries, was seeking a suitable spot between the road and the boulders, Adamas and Aristandre were engaged in an animated whispered colloquy.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading He was drunk, as it were, in his confidence in the marquis's strength and skill.
coxcombnoun
a conceited dandy who is overly impressed by his own accomplishments
From this reading "Don't you know that monsieur is capable of eating up thirty-six fellows like this coxcomb of a Spaniard?
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading Aristandre was desperate, Adamas was in a state of feverish excitement; but the idea that his master might fall a victim to his own generous behavior never entered his head.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Why do you tremble like a child?" he asked the coachman.
Don't
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From this reading "Don't you know that monsieur is capable of eating up thirty-six fellows like this coxcomb of a Spaniard?
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading He was drunk, as it were, in his confidence in the marquis's strength and skill.
the act of consuming food
From this reading "Don't you know that monsieur is capable of eating up thirty-six fellows like this coxcomb of a Spaniard?
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading While Guillaume, with the two adversaries, was seeking a suitable spot between the road and the boulders, Adamas and Aristandre were engaged in an animated whispered colloquy.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Aristandre was desperate, Adamas was in a state of feverish excitement; but the idea that his master might fall a victim to his own generous behavior never entered his head.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Aristandre was desperate, Adamas was in a state of feverish excitement; but the idea that his master might fall a victim to his own generous behavior never entered his head.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Aristandre was desperate, Adamas was in a state of feverish excitement; but the idea that his master might fall a victim to his own generous behavior never entered his head.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "Don't you know that monsieur is capable of eating up thirty-six fellows like this coxcomb of a Spaniard?
feverishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading Aristandre was desperate, Adamas was in a state of feverish excitement; but the idea that his master might fall a victim to his own generous behavior never entered his head.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading Aristandre was desperate, Adamas was in a state of feverish excitement; but the idea that his master might fall a victim to his own generous behavior never entered his head.
Guillaume
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From this reading While Guillaume, with the two adversaries, was seeking a suitable spot between the road and the boulders, Adamas and Aristandre were engaged in an animated whispered colloquy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was drunk, as it were, in his confidence in the marquis's strength and skill.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Aristandre was desperate, Adamas was in a state of feverish excitement; but the idea that his master might fall a victim to his own generous behavior never entered his head.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Aristandre was desperate, Adamas was in a state of feverish excitement; but the idea that his master might fall a victim to his own generous behavior never entered his head.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Aristandre was desperate, Adamas was in a state of feverish excitement; but the idea that his master might fall a victim to his own generous behavior never entered his head.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While Guillaume, with the two adversaries, was seeking a suitable spot between the road and the boulders, Adamas and Aristandre were engaged in an animated whispered colloquy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Don't you know that monsieur is capable of eating up thirty-six fellows like this coxcomb of a Spaniard?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was drunk, as it were, in his confidence in the marquis's strength and skill.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Don't you know that monsieur is capable of eating up thirty-six fellows like this coxcomb of a Spaniard?
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Why do you tremble like a child?" he asked the coachman.
marquis's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was drunk, as it were, in his confidence in the marquis's strength and skill.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Aristandre was desperate, Adamas was in a state of feverish excitement; but the idea that his master might fall a victim to his own generous behavior never entered his head.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Aristandre was desperate, Adamas was in a state of feverish excitement; but the idea that his master might fall a victim to his own generous behavior never entered his head.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading "Don't you know that monsieur is capable of eating up thirty-six fellows like this coxcomb of a Spaniard?
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Aristandre was desperate, Adamas was in a state of feverish excitement; but the idea that his master might fall a victim to his own generous behavior never entered his head.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Aristandre was desperate, Adamas was in a state of feverish excitement; but the idea that his master might fall a victim to his own generous behavior never entered his head.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Aristandre was desperate, Adamas was in a state of feverish excitement; but the idea that his master might fall a victim to his own generous behavior never entered his head.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading While Guillaume, with the two adversaries, was seeking a suitable spot between the road and the boulders, Adamas and Aristandre were engaged in an animated whispered colloquy.
the act of searching for something
From this reading While Guillaume, with the two adversaries, was seeking a suitable spot between the road and the boulders, Adamas and Aristandre were engaged in an animated whispered colloquy.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading He was drunk, as it were, in his confidence in the marquis's strength and skill.
SpaniardnounUS /ˈspænjərd/
a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading "Don't you know that monsieur is capable of eating up thirty-six fellows like this coxcomb of a Spaniard?
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading While Guillaume, with the two adversaries, was seeking a suitable spot between the road and the boulders, Adamas and Aristandre were engaged in an animated whispered colloquy.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Aristandre was desperate, Adamas was in a state of feverish excitement; but the idea that his master might fall a victim to his own generous behavior never entered his head.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading He was drunk, as it were, in his confidence in the marquis's strength and skill.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading While Guillaume, with the two adversaries, was seeking a suitable spot between the road and the boulders, Adamas and Aristandre were engaged in an animated whispered colloquy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Aristandre was desperate, Adamas was in a state of feverish excitement; but the idea that his master might fall a victim to his own generous behavior never entered his head.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While Guillaume, with the two adversaries, was seeking a suitable spot between the road and the boulders, Adamas and Aristandre were engaged in an animated whispered colloquy.
thirty-sixadjective
being six more than thirty
From this reading "Don't you know that monsieur is capable of eating up thirty-six fellows like this coxcomb of a Spaniard?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Don't you know that monsieur is capable of eating up thirty-six fellows like this coxcomb of a Spaniard?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Aristandre was desperate, Adamas was in a state of feverish excitement; but the idea that his master might fall a victim to his own generous behavior never entered his head.
trembleverbUS /ˈtrembəl/
move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading "Why do you tremble like a child?" he asked the coachman.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading While Guillaume, with the two adversaries, was seeking a suitable spot between the road and the boulders, Adamas and Aristandre were engaged in an animated whispered colloquy.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Don't you know that monsieur is capable of eating up thirty-six fellows like this coxcomb of a Spaniard?
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading Aristandre was desperate, Adamas was in a state of feverish excitement; but the idea that his master might fall a victim to his own generous behavior never entered his head.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While Guillaume, with the two adversaries, was seeking a suitable spot between the road and the boulders, Adamas and Aristandre were engaged in an animated whispered colloquy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While Guillaume, with the two adversaries, was seeking a suitable spot between the road and the boulders, Adamas and Aristandre were engaged in an animated whispered colloquy.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Guillaume, with the two adversaries, was seeking a suitable spot between the road and the boulders, Adamas and Aristandre were engaged in an animated whispered colloquy.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading While Guillaume, with the two adversaries, was seeking a suitable spot between the road and the boulders, Adamas and Aristandre were engaged in an animated whispered colloquy.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why do you tremble like a child?" he asked the coachman.
in the company of; together with
From this reading While Guillaume, with the two adversaries, was seeking a suitable spot between the road and the boulders, Adamas and Aristandre were engaged in an animated whispered colloquy.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why do you tremble like a child?" he asked the coachman.
